Bianca Ionescu is a CyberCorps SFS scholar pursuing a master’s degree in cybersecurity at UNLV, where she also earned her bachelor’s in information systems. She has served as a leader within cybersecurity student organizations, promoting growth, inclusion, and professional development. Her interests include open-source intelligence, hands-on security training, and mentoring new learners entering the field. Offline, she enjoys long-distance running, strength training, and playing the viola. She’s motivated by community building, continuous learning, and the challenge of solving complex security problems that inspire her growth and resilience every day.